Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants
The summary for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants grant is detailed below.
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants: AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps brings people together to tackle some of the country’s most pressing challenges through national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps members serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities and those serving. AmeriCorps grants are awarded to eligible organizations that engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities. An AmeriCorps member is a person who does community service through AmeriCorps. Members may receive a living allowance and other benefits. After successful completion of their service, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award they can use to pay for higher education expenses or apply to qualified student loans.
| Federal Grant Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants |
| Federal Agency Name: | AmeriCorps (AC) |
| Grant Categories: | Community Development, Disaster Prevention and Relief, Education, Employment, Labor and Training, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Housing, Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AC-01-31-26 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 94.006 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | March 31st, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | March 31st, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | January 30th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | January 30th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | April 30th, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
| Last Updated: | January 30th, 2026 |
- Category Explanation
- Economic Opportunity; Veterans and Military Families
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- State Service Commission and/or States and US Territories
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- Full competition information and resources
- Grant Announcement Contact
- [email protected]
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